BOTOX...yep!

c_la_vee · ‎03-11-2010

I did it!

Actually I just went for a second time about 2 weeks ago.

I met a plastic surgeon and he said the earlier one starts the better so where I went to get facials and peels I asked them to give me some but the lady would not, she said I didn't need it. That was 2 or 3 years ago.

Where I go now they didn't argue with me about it LOL, must be that now I need it!

So for now I just do the minimum, between the brows and squint lines but I have to say, it does not make a whole lot of difference that I can see but I can feel it especially after the second time.

For those who are curious, it feels like when you go to the dentist and he numbs you. Just that it's on the forehead and much milder feeling.

The needle hurt a little, got to be honest.

I'm going to continue, don't see why not.

If you're thinking about it I can say that there is nothing to be afraid of, especially if you go really light at first you can always increase if you like it.

sonechko · ‎12-29-2014

Thank you for posting your experience in such personable way! Hope you are liking the results and your face is lovely!

ID2 · ‎06-25-2012

Nope, not for me. I'd rather age gracefully without injecting things in my face.

"Pure Michigan"

Harpa · ‎03-10-2010

@ID2 wrote:
Nope, not for me. I'd rather age gracefully without injecting things in my face.

Me, either. I believe in topicals, et. al., especially when there is not much to correct. But I don't want any injections, either. I would rather build my collagen from the inside out. (All this inasmuch as possible. And if not, all is still well.)

@c_la_vee

Thanks for telling your experiences. I always think I am in the minority when it comes to cosmetic procedures. I haven't read too much about them, so all my "knowledge" comes from those here who write about them.

Trudey · ‎03-11-2010

I'm glad that you are pleased with Botox. I would continue to get it, if I didn't get the "heavy brow" result every time. I've gotten Botox 3 times and each time it is perfect after about 4 days, then when the nerve that allows me to lift my eyebrows becomes paralyzed, I get that ugly, heavy brow. I've tried three different doctors and have gotten the same negative result every time, I've decided that I'm just not a good candidate for Botox. For those who get great results, go for it.

Greeneyedlady21 · ‎01-06-2015

If I had the money to spend I'd like to do some fillers and botox. Stress and age have taken a toll. I would like to feel better about how I look and give myself a much needed boost. There's nothing wrong with that, nor is it ungraceful in my opinion.

I'd want to do enough to look significantly better, but not so much that I would look unnatural/freakish.

"Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”

Plaid Pants2 · ‎03-14-2015

No injections for me.

Call me crazy, but I just don't want to put poison in my body.

maestra · ‎03-09-2010

@c_la_vee wrote:
I did it!

Actually I just went for a second time about 2 weeks ago.

I met a plastic surgeon and he said the earlier one starts the better so where I went to get facials and peels I asked them to give me some but the lady would not, she said I didn't need it. That was 2 or 3 years ago.

Where I go now they didn't argue with me about it LOL, must be that now I need it!

So for now I just do the minimum, between the brows and squint lines but I have to say, it does not make a whole lot of difference that I can see but I can feel it especially after the second time.

For those who are curious, it feels like when you go to the dentist and he numbs you. Just that it's on the forehead and much milder feeling.
The needle hurt a little, got to be honest.

I'm going to continue, don't see why not.
If you're thinking about it I can say that there is nothing to be afraid of, especially if you go really light at first you can always increase if you like it.

@c_la_vee Your experience is similar to mine-I have excellent results. Hope you enjoy!!

As for those who choose to age gracefully, that's also a fine choice...for you. Please don't denigrate my preference.

c_la_vee · ‎03-11-2010

@sonechko, thank you!

@ID2, WOW!

You reply implies that, by comparison to you, I will not be "aging gracefully" wow, just wow!

Do you believe that you are standing on some kind of moral high ground simply because you have decided to embrace the lines on your face? I don't happen to believe your definition of "aging gracefully" or don't think there is only your way of doing it.

Gracefully? A big maybe IMO

Graciously? Definitely not

There is a reason that procedures such as Botox are popular.

Yes, one can go overboard and I understand fear of needles or of things going wrong but by the vast majority, people are happy with the results.

@Harpa, that's fine, not to want to do it. I can totally understand. My grandmother and mother are like you and they are just fine

@Trudey, oooh sorry about your experience! Every face is different I suppose. When I got it they told me about different looks that I could get and one was lifting eyebrows but I don't want that, I like my eyebrows straight and not arched so I declined. To get that I think they do like a V, with the point starting in the middle of forehead and going out towards hairline.

They did mention that they don't inject straight across, above brows because there was danger of brows falling or even eyelids drooping yikes!

At least, it's gone in 3 months if it's bad.

@Greeneyedlady21, Try downloading the LivingSocial or Groupon apps. You'll find good deals there, I like LivingSocial better.

You can search by type of service you are looking for like Beauty Services for example and it will show you places in your zip code or location.

The businesses are aware of the effect of reviews.

You can get REALLY good deals and a good way to start.

I'm thinking of trying it for waxing. I'm not new to it but willing to try new places and get good deals

I agree with your post BTW!

@Plaid Pants2, I don't know if you are crazy as I don't know you but I know that I am not, Botox and all.

Do you eat sugar? Bacon? Is your meat or milk hormone free? White bread? Margarine? Fried foods and snacks? Cakes, cookies? Fast food? Velveeta? etc...etc...etc

People who eat these things are not crazy but they are eating poison.

But whatev

@maestra, thank you and I agree (of course LOL) and I have a feeling we will age very gracefully